Kampala — The High Court of Uganda has set January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging the nomination of candidates for the Nakawa Division West parliamentary seat, escalating a dispute that has already caused sharp exchanges among aspirants.According to a hearing notice issued on Ja
Kampala — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has said it cannot release certified academic certificates for a Mawogola North parliamentary candidate, distancing itself from a growing legal dispute unfolding amid one of the most politically charged races in the constituency.In
The others are: Edward Ssebufu also known as Eddie Mutwe Acleo Kivumbi, Doreen Kaija (Principal of the NUP Leadership School), Saudah Madada (who was absent today), Tasi Calvin (alias Bobi Giant), Edwin Sserunkuma (alias Eddy King Kabejja), Sharif Lukenge, Yasin Nyanzi, Tonny Kaweesi and Olivia
Wakiso — Disqualified National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Mathias Walukagga has endorsed Emmanuel Magoola, a former party rival, in the Busiro East parliamentary race, throwing the opposition contest into fresh uncertainty ahead of the January 15 general elections.Walukagga was rec
Uncertainty continues to surround the parliamentary status of Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi following a petition challenging his nomination over alleged irregularities related to the constituency he contested.The petition, filed by Ivan Bwowe, a lawyer representing the People’s
The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026.Speaking to Re
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has held discussions with Police over arrest of opposition supporters and human rights activists as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Several opposition supporters have been arrested since the commencement of election campaigns,
Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has Friday been remanded to Luzira Prison after being denied bail in a case involving the alleged unlawful disclosure of national voters’ information.The 49-year-old activist appeared before Chie
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has revealed what its leadership described as troubling experiences while attempting to access the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, during her detention at Nateete Police Station.Speaking at a CCG Board of Dir
KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the continued detention and remand of human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, describing it as a calculated move by the state to silence outspoken voices ahead o
